The episode of Songs of Praise that featured curling is also available to watch here on the BBC website – our sport features from around 11.15 in the clip.

As you will be aware, Glasgow is hosting the Commonwealth Games next year and via Facebook I saw that the baton for the Queen’s Baton Relay incorporates some Ailsa Craig granite. Looks like curling will feature after all…

EDIT: Sandy Morton tells me that the baton will also feature wood from Millport – one of the founding clubs of the RCCC. The club will be celebrating 175 years this year.

The RCCC have announced the draws for some of their upcoming competitions including the Scottish Senior Mixed and the Scottish Senior Men’s Qualifiers. Full details are here.

Finally, the third New Zealand Winter Games is currently underway.

This multi-sport event is held every two years for athletes from around the world – the official website is here,